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Experience the vibrant beachside neighborhood of Venice with Delicious Dish Tours. While tasting the delectable cuisines of LA's immigrant communities and sampling dishes prepared from the bounty of world class farmer’s markets, learn about the history of this quirky resort town with roots in 1960s counterculture.
On this tour you will:
* Enjoy 6-8 stops at top-rated eateries
* Sample unique dishes beyond typical tourist fare
* Learn if vegetable focused California cuisine is actually delicious
* See if the area’s canals are reminiscent of their namesake
* Taste the newest LA Taco craze
* Delight in performances by colorful local characters
* See if Erewhon Market lives up its TikTok hype
* Learn how a 1970s drought created modern skateboarding
* See where Arnold Schwartzenegger got his LA bodybuilding start
* Enjoy window shopping along bustling Abbot-Kinney Blvd
Perfect for anyone looking to experience the eclectic spirit of one of LA's most iconic neighborhoods
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with serious food allergies
We can accommodate some dietary requirements, including vegetarian and pescatarian. Please indicate your requirements when booking. If we cannot accommodate them we will fully refund your booking.
The tour has many stops at eateries along the route, and most of the time will be spent at these eateries, which are not listed on the activities list because they will vary depending on the day and time.
What To Expect
Venice Canals Walkway
The Venice Canal Historic District is embedded in the residential Venice suburb of Los Angeles, California. The historic district is noteworthy for possessing man-made wetland canals, built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America.
Muscle Beach Venice Gym
An original hangout of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and other big names in bodybuilding and film, this is still an active outdoor gym on the beach, run by the LA Department of Recreation and Parks.
Options
Venice Beach Private Tour
Private
Venice Beach Public Tour
What‘s Included
Guide (English)
Food tastings
Gratuities (Tips) for Guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun afternoon
ejm66,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Santa Monica food tour and it was a really fun afternoon. It ended up being just my husband and I on the tour and Cassie made it a great experience. We're locals, but thought it would be a fun way to explore things that we hadn't tried before and it delivered on that - with a Croffle (a croissant waffle) and a Japanese hot dog. Both were really good! There were 6 stops on the tour and it was the perfect amount of food overall. We hadn't done a food tour before, but this made us want to try it again exploring other neighborhoods!
Food culture of Venice Beach (+history too!)
FarAway562020,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction to food culture of Venice Beach; and added bonus was the guide's deep knowledge of the history of the Venice Beach community. …and the food was delicious!
Definitely do again!
jackhY6744PA,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Denisse did a wonderful job of sharing her love of Venice and knowledge of its food and history. The food selections were diverse, tasty and we can’t wait to try some of these places again
Great Way to see Venice, CA
Departure15980457450,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cassie was super friendly and knew all the best spots around Venice Beach. We hit some cool places on the beach and some hidden gems off it. I usually stick to vegetarian, but those meat empanadas were seriously good! The Japanese sweet potato at the end was amazing. Definitely worth it if you want to try stuff you wouldn’t find on your own. Learned a lot about the town and got to eat yummy food!
Great Food in a Great Neighborhood!
Voyager52380580431,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Venice Beach food tour was a fantastic way to dive into the local food scene. The produce is really good around here so the there were several really amazing veggie dishes. There were several really delicious meat and seafood dishes as well, but the farmers market produce really stood out to me. It was really fun to visit Erewhon Market because I've seen it all over Insta and Tiktok. Penelope was a great guide and really knew a lot about the area. We also got a very comprehensive tour of the boardwalk, the canals, and the rest of the neighborhood. It was a great experience!
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